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How Do I Choose the Best Lebanese Catering?

Laura M. Sands
Laura M. Sands

Choose the best Lebanese catering by researching several different companies and selecting the one that can meet all of your dietary and customer service needs. You may want to begin your research by asking for recommendations from people who have used a Mediterranean caterer before. Reviewing the menu options offered by each Lebanese catering company is important, but you may also want to go a step further to inquire as to whether or not the caterer can accommodate special dietary requests and to be sure that food is prepared as nutritiously as possible. Consider basing your final decision according to which Lebanese catering company offers the best customer service and, if needed, offers other entertainment services that will help make your event more memorable.

To find a caterer who specializes in Lebanese foods, you may want to ask people in your area who have used one in the past. If you do not personally know anyone who can recommend a Lebanese catering company to you, do an Internet search for recent Mediterranean events that may have taken place in your area and contact the event organizers to ask about the catering service used. You may also visit several restaurants that specialize in cooking Lebanese dishes to familiarize yourself with a Lebanese menu, taste traditional Lebanese foods and to inquire as to whether or not the restaurants you like also cater events.

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If you or any guests at your event require special dietary accommodations, keep this in mind as you begin to interview Lebanese catering companies. Specifically, ask about vegetarian dishes that may be offered and about low-sodium dishes, as these are two of the most common concerns that your guests may have about eating Lebanese foods. Although Lebanese ingredients can be very healthy, some Lebanese sauces can be quite spicy, so you may want to inquire about dishes that will be suitable for children and others who may not be able to tolerate certain Lebanese spices.

Many who use a Lebanese catering service also hire entertainment to highlight an event’s theme. If this applies to your event, ask the caterer whether she or he can also provide servers dressed in traditional Lebanese clothing or if belly dancers can perform while guests eat. Although many caterers only specialize in cooking and baking Lebanese dishes, you may find that some are able to accommodate your special entertainment requests or, as a courtesy, are willing to recommend a company that can. Choose the Lebanese catering company that comes the most highly recommended, has the best food and the most catering experience, and that offers you the best overall customer service.

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